GCF for 140 and 252

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 140 and 252?

Answer: GCF of 140 and 252 is 28

(Twenty-eight)

Finding GCF for 140 and 252 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 140 and 252 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 140: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 14, 20, 28, 35, 70, 140

All factors of 252: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 18, 21, 28, 36, 42, 63, 84, 126, 252

So the Greatest Common Factor for 140 and 252 is 28

Finding GCF for 140 and 252 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 140 and 252 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 140: 2, 2, 5, 7

All Prime Factors of 252: 2, 2, 3, 3, 7

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 2, 7

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 7 = 28

See Also

GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
1252521
126252126
1272521
1282524
1292523
1302522
1312521
13225212
1332527
1342522
1352529
1362524
1372521
1382526
1392521
14025228
1412523
1422522
1432521
14425236
1452521
1462522
14725221
1482524
1492521
1502526
1512521
1522524
1532529
15425214

About "Greatest Common Factor" Calculator

This calculator will help you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what is the Greatest common Divisor of 140 and 252? (The answer is: 28). Select the first number (e.g. '140') and the second number (e.g. '252'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Greatest Common Factor (GCF) also known as the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) or Highest Common Factor (HCF) - it is the largest positive integer that divides each of the integers with zero remainder

FAQ

What is the Greatest common Divisor of 140 and 252?

GCF of 140 and 252 is 28